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Teams Calling in Schools – rollout schedule released
Posted on behalf of: Better Sussex
Last updated: Monday, 12 February 2024
Man types on laptop displaying 'Teams Calling' screen
MS Teams Calling is the new functionality which will allow you to make phone calls from wherever you are to people inside and outside of the University using existing extension numbers in Microsoft Teams.
It replaces outdated, desk-based landlines and Skype for Business as part of the Telephony Modernisation project.
The rollout schedule
The new functionality is now being rolled out to colleagues in Schools (including Professional Services colleagues in Schools).
The School of Education and Social Work moved over to MS Teams Calling before Christmas and the Business School transitioned in early February. All other Schools will now follow on a fortnightly basis in line with the schedule below.
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Date |
School |
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Tuesday 20 February |
Law, Politics and Sociology |
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Tuesday 5 March |
Media, Arts and Humanities |
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Week commencing 18 March |
Maths and Physical Sciences |
|
Week commencing 1 April |
Engineering and Informatics |
|
Week commencing 15 April |
Life Sciences |
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Week commencing 29 April |
Global Studies |
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Week commencing 27 May |
Psychology |
Help and support
A designated Change Champion will provide further detail, training and support materials in local communications close to the roll out date for each school. You can find a full list of Change Champions on our webpage.
Find out more
Visit our Telephony Modernisation page for more information and resources or to view a short MS Teams Calling explainer video from Iain McCracken, Assistant Director, IT Infrastructure.